Karen's Heroes choose Make-A-Wish as top recipient
The third-grade students at John S. Clarke Elementary Center have selected the Make-A-Wish Foundation as its top charitable community organization this year, Anita Dwyer, Karen’s Heroes chairwoman,...
View ArticleRingtown man arrested on child porn, drug charges waives hearing
FRACKVILLE — A Ringtown man arrested earlier this month on child pornography and drug charges waived his right to a preliminary hearing Wednesday before Magisterial District Judge Christina E. Hale,...
View ArticlePine Grove woman ready for new smile as Second Chance Program recipient
LEBANON — Although they already feel like they’ve “won the lottery,” Rodney Betz said he encourages his wife, Cindy, to look at the big picture. The Pine Grove couple was seated in the waiting room of...
View ArticleCounty commissioners laud 2016 scholar-athlete at Blue Mountain
ORWIGSBURG — The 2016 Schuylkill County Football Scholar-Athlete Christian Puzzi had the opportunity to thank his teammates, classmates, teachers and coaches Wednesday when the county commissioners...
View ArticleJury awards $3,900 to mother of teen who was fatally shot
After a two-day trial, a Schuylkill County jury on Wednesday awarded $3,900 in damages to the mother of a teenager who died in a June 2005 shooting in Schuylkill Haven. The jury of seven women and five...
View ArticleTrinity Academy students lead May procession in Mahanoy City
MAHANOY CITY — Trinity Academy students, parents and faculty processed along Mahanoy Street in Mahanoy City on Wednesday evening to give honor to the Blessed Virgin Mary with the crowning of her...
View ArticleRingtown man who threatened neighbor with gun waives hearing
FRACKVILLE — A Ringtown man charged with threatening to shoot his neighbor with a shotgun outside of a home in Union Township waived his right to a preliminary hearing Wednesday. Dean J. Zelinsky, 50,...
View ArticleDistrict court, May 12, 2016
Christina E. Hale FRACKVILLE — A Shenandoah man charged with stabbing and assaulting a woman in Frackville on March 16 appeared for a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Christina E....
View ArticleJury awards $650K to New York couple
The owner of the Ramada in Pottsville is partly responsible for the injuries suffered by a New York man in a fall on a neighboring sidewalk in November 2013, a Schuylkill County jury ruled Wednesday....
View ArticleRyan Township will focus on garbage fee delinquents
BARNESVILLE — The township supervisors will beef up their efforts to collect delinquent garbage fees through the township solicitor. The supervisors and solicitor Christopher Riedlinger discussed three...
View ArticleMahanoy City council appoints police officer-in-charge
MAHANOY CITY — The borough council appointed full-time police officer Anthony Kovalewski as officer-in-charge at Tuesday’s regular meeting. The selection of Kovalewski in a 6-0 vote fills the void left...
View ArticlePottsville Area board president warns 'tax increase is imminent'
While the Pottsville Area school board has managed to hold the line on taxes for a decade, school board President John F. Boran said Wednesday the tradition won’t continue into the 2016-17 school...
View ArticleWarmer than normal summer predicted for Pennsylvania
Prepare to crank up the air conditioning this summer. Forecasters predict a warmer-than-normal summer in Northeast Pennsylvania, with the potential for more days than usual when the high temperature...
View ArticleAround the region, May 12, 2016
n Frackville: Living Waters Church of God, 155 S. Balliet St., will have a free movie night at 7 p.m. Saturday, featuring a film about forgiveness. For more information, call 570-622-3587. n Mahanoy...
View ArticleTrees cut down along Route 61 in New Castle
SAINT CLAIR — Recently, trees bordering state Route 61 across from Coal Creek Commerce Center were cut down. The sight of the clear-cut hillside concerned local municipal officials, including Roland...
View ArticleGirardville officers on overdose call find stash of weapons, drugs
GIRARDVILLE — A response to a cardiac arrest in the borough Wednesday night led Girardville police to uncover a stash of weapons, ammunition and drug paraphernalia. Police Chief Melville Tomeo said he...
View ArticleVeteran comedian Rich Vos to bring edgy humor to Ramada Clarks Summit
Rich Vos provides a simple choice for those thinking of attending one of his comedy shows. “If you’re easily offended, stay home,” he said during a recent phone interview. “If you want to have a good...
View ArticleAttorneys air frustrations at Gillingham Charter School hearings
Initially, the public hearings on the future of Gillingham Charter School were slated to be held on eight days. Then, three more days were added to the schedule. And, on Thursday, the hearing officer...
View ArticleSaint Clair Area plans for tax increase
SAINT CLAIR — On Wednesday, the Saint Clair Area school board approved a tentative budget for its 2016-17 school year with a tax increase. “Tentative millage for 2016-2017 is 35.67, an increase of 1.17...
View ArticleBlue Mountain Area holds line on tentative budget
ORWIGSBURG — Residents in the Blue Mountain School District should be able to hold onto more of their money. “We will not have a tax increase,” for the 2016-17 school year, Superintendent David Helsel...
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